Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 80 lbs
How far do you have to go in with a thermometer? Is 1/2 inch enough?
1 Answer
Published on February 15th, 2019
Just a little bit past the anus is fine. Make sure the tip is completely in the anus, but you don't want to stick it in too far or it may make Louie uncomfortable and/or get stuck in poop and not give an accurate reading.
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